Spyro 2 Ships to Stores Today

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The second in the Spyro franchise, Ripto's Rage, will be available as early as tomorrow.

By IGN Staff

Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced today the shipment of Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage. As the second most popular platform character on PlayStation, Spyro brings a full 3D sensibility and a cute charm that will satisfy gamers who want more than the wacky 2D/3D gameplay of everybody's favorite bandicoot.

Ripto's Rage starts off with Spyro beginning his vacation, but he is almost instantly thrown right back into crisis mode and is compelled to save the world of Avalar, fiercely haunted by the tyrant dino Ripto. Ripto's rage is a much bigger game than the first and enables players more control. Spyro can now swim, climb, headbash, supershot, pick up and spit rocks, superfly, supercharge, and interact with the backgrounds to an even greater extent.

"With the original Spyro the Dragon game, we found that gamers of all types enjoyed the mischievous lead character, quirky humor and unparalleled graphics that the game offered," said Ami Blaire, director, product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "With Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, we brought back these favorite features, while completely enhancing the gaming experience with all new character moves, larger 3D worlds, and more challenging, varied gameplay. Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage offers exciting and immersive gaming for players of all skill levels."

As with the first game, the music is superb, with The Police's former drummer, Stewart Copeland, composing the score. Developed by Insomniac Games, Spyro is a one-player game with support for both analog and dual shock support.